Galatians 1:6-9 (NKJV) 6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any

Galatians 1:6-9 (NKJV) other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.

THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH (PT. II) II Timothy 3:14-17

Doctrine Of The Church  We are in the midst of a series of lessons designed to help us recognize the church of the New Testament  In a world where there is a church building on every corner, how do we know which church is the church Jesus built?

Doctrine Of The Church  Last week we began part 1 of a lesson on what the doctrine of the NT church should be  We looked at the inspiration of the scriptures, as well as whether or not they are still relevant today  So this morning we continue with this study

Another Testament?  What about creeds, testaments, or other guide books besides the Bible?  Can these bind rules and laws upon us that God never did through His word?  Should we adopt and practice these doctrines that we do not find in God’s word?

Another Testament?  Paul stated very clearly that we are not to accept any other gospel than what has already been taught (Gal. 1:6-9)  If someone teaches something that is contrary to what we read in scriptures, who do we believe?  God is not sending forth a new message

Another Testament?  All through the Bible we see evidence that God’s word is to be our only source of instruction in spiritual matters  Moses reminded the Israelites to keep God’s commands as He had instructed and not to add to the word or take from it (Deut. 4:1-2; 12:32)

Another Testament?  “Every word of God is pure…Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar” (Prov. 30:5-6)  It is presumptuous to add to the word of God  It means that we think we know and understand the mind of God (Is. 55:8-9)

Another Testament?  Jesus was often upset with the Pharisees  Many think it was because they followed and kept the law too stringently  It was actually because they added to the word of God and followed their “traditions” more than God’s actual law (Matt. 15:6-9)

Another Testament?  Notice where the Bereans went to test the doctrine of Paul and Silas (Acts 17:10-11)  They went to the Scriptures  Why?  Paul commands that we not go (think) beyond what is written (I Cor. 4:6)

Doctrine Of Christ  There are some basic doctrines that should be taught in the church of the NT  These come directly from the word of God  These basic doctrines are derived from the fact that God’s word is our one and only source of truth

Doctrine Of Christ  God is the creator of the universe and all that is in it (Gen. 1:1)  The Godhead (trinity) is made up of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit (Gen. 1:26; I Jn. 5:7)  The Bible is the word of God and is our only source of truth (II Tim. 3:16-17)

Doctrine Of Christ  All are sinners and are in need of salvation (Rom. 3:23)  Salvation is a free gift from God (Rom. 6:23; Eph. 2:8)  We must accept the terms of salvation which include faith, confession, repentance, and baptism (Heb. 11:6; Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 8:37)

Doctrine Of Christ  We are to worship God in spirit and truth upon the first day of the week (Jn. 4:23- 24; Acts 20:7)  Christians should observe the Lord’s Supper, sing, pray, hear the word of God and give (Acts 20:7; I Cor. 16:1-2; Col. 3:16; I Thess. 5:17)

Doctrine Of Christ  Marriage is between one man and one woman and is for life; the only exception for divorce/remarriage is adultery (Matt. 19:1-9; Rom. 7:1-3)  Christ is the head of the church and savior of the body (Eph. 1:22-23; 5:23; Col.1:18); elders are the shepherds (Acts 20:28; Titus 1:5-9; I Pet. 5:1-4)